currently got a goblin mini and everytime I try to take it apart to dry burn/rewick it is stuck. I don't tighten it up very tight. I've tried using pliars and a rag but that only scratched it up. is their an easier way of doing this I mean my hands are getting beat up taking this apart everytime.
easiest way to unscrew an RTA
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2 great tips above.
Also, maybe you don't need to screw it on quite that tight?
Just sayin'...
I didn't screw it on tight I screw it on just enough then I can easily unscrew it but everytime It's empty and I have to rewick/dry burn it is super tight I'm assuming it's vacuumed inside or something mean it is RIDICULOUSLY tight. I never screw it on so tight as I'm scared I will ruin the threads. my dad is a contractor and I work with him a lot and some how I am the one stuck with all the ruined screws that the treads have been jacked up from over tightening.
jar lid opener was my 2nd option but we don't have one around and idk where to buy one locally. those mat things we have somewhere around the house but it's lost. freezer worked though i'll try that again to see if it really work or it was just a conincidence
lol true those would work too ironically my dad being into fishing we don't carry a pair. trying not to save money am pretty broke atm from buying DIY and another RDA and got other expenses to worry about. seems to only happen on this goblin mini but if I get more rta's and it persists I will look into an easier option
When I first got my DIY stuff, a vendor threw in a pair of blue latex gloves for handling nic. Never used them for that - but they are DEFINITELY handy when some threads are stuck - those thin blue gloves grip stainless great!
Plus, can't beat "free".
- but they are DEFINITELY handy when some threads are stuck - those thin blue gloves grip stainless great!Plus, can't beat "free".
If it's a mechanical mod, take the battery out, drop an M80 in there, stick the fuse out a vent hole, put the atty back on, light and run away. When it blows, it should loosen the the atty.
I was talking about the goblin mini. the top cap that you screw on above the glass tank is always stuck. I think it's due to a vacuum suction or something not sure why it is like that but the freezing did help it. I never really have an issue with my atty's stuck on my mod they already scratch it up but meh idc its not like I'm going to sell it or anything
Atty cap - got it. Is there an o-ring? Might want to "lube" the oring (use some juice, or VG) if you haven't tried that... But it's probably cuz the metal expands and contracts when it gets heated up and cools down. Threads and all... So the freezer might be the best bet!
Surgical gloves should be in every vapors toolbox.
They`r dirt cheap and will even help get PB&J jars open for those late night snacks. :?)
They`r dirt cheap and will even help get PB&J jars open for those late night snacks. :?)
yes it has orings and yea could be it i mean i often try to take it apart when it's still warm.
You're not trying to unscrew it with the airflow closed are you? If that's open then it'd be very hard for a stable enough vacuum to form that it'd withstand the force of your hands pulling.
Otherwise, maybe just get in the habit of using a drop of eliquid to lube up the threads on that middle connection where the chimney connects to the juice chamber, that'll make it easier to screw into two halves. You can do the same with the threads on the juice sleeve before you screw it on.
Otherwise, maybe just get in the habit of using a drop of eliquid to lube up the threads on that middle connection where the chimney connects to the juice chamber, that'll make it easier to screw into two halves. You can do the same with the threads on the juice sleeve before you screw it on.
Have you closely inspected the threads? Do they have burrs? Are they scratchy?
A needle file or sandpaper may be needed to remove burrs. If there are no major burrs applying a mixture of baking soda and toothpaste, vaseline or even flour paste to the threads then screwing and unscrewing them a few dozen times will often dress them up allowing for smoother operation and less sticking.
ENJOY
A needle file or sandpaper may be needed to remove burrs. If there are no major burrs applying a mixture of baking soda and toothpaste, vaseline or even flour paste to the threads then screwing and unscrewing them a few dozen times will often dress them up allowing for smoother operation and less sticking.
ENJOY
i tried open and closed and even blowing into and out of the rta that didn't work. not sure if it got burrs or what you mean by burrs if your talking about an edge then i believe it does. it's easy to screw on and off but once i put juice inside and start vaping thats when the problem occurs. i had to disassemble it 2 times with juice inside even that had a suction but it wasn't so bad
Lefty is loosey, righty is tighty.
You're welcome.
Seriously though, I don't have that atty but do have the same problem from time to time. I took a spare vice grip and wrapped electricians tape in a thick layer over the sharp teeth at the tip of the grip so it can loosen without leaving marks in the metal.
You're welcome.
Seriously though, I don't have that atty but do have the same problem from time to time. I took a spare vice grip and wrapped electricians tape in a thick layer over the sharp teeth at the tip of the grip so it can loosen without leaving marks in the metal.
What I do is this:
If I can explain. I take my syringe blunt tip needle and stick it through the bottom air hole of the tank and slowly twist. It works every time.
If I can explain. I take my syringe blunt tip needle and stick it through the bottom air hole of the tank and slowly twist. It works every time.
this atty is bottom fill unless you were talking about the gap where the drip tip goes. and yes i always twist left but you will be surprised how some things are actually the opposite. i got an RO/DI filter for my salt water aquarium it screws on left
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